Synonyms for
Airing
Definition
The act of broadcasting or making something known to the public, especially on television or radio.
Synonyms & similar words
spreading
ventilation
transmit
dissemination
publicise
broadcast
ventilate
air
vent
beam
bare
publicexposure
airout
publicize
send
aerate
broadcasting
showing
telecasting
transmission
presentation
unveiling
exhibition
performance
display
disclosure
announcement
declaration
publication
publicizing
circulation
dissemination
propagation
spread
publicity
promotion
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- airing dirty laundry
- airing grievances
- airing out
- airing the room
- airing opinions
- airing a show
- airing a complaint
Word family
Usage note
The term 'airing' often refers to the public discussion of private matters, especially negative ones, as in 'airing dirty laundry'. It can also refer to exposing something to the air for freshness.
Example sentences
- The airing of grievances is a tradition during Festivus.
- The airing of the documentary was postponed due to technical difficulties.
- The candidate's speech received a lot of airtime during the airing of the presidential debates.
- The airing of the news conference was watched by millions of people.
- The airing of the concert was broadcasted live on television.
Quotes
'I'm just airing out some dirty laundry,' he said.
'I'm airing out my grievances today, so happy Festivus everyone!'
'I'm airing out my thoughts and feelings about the situation,' she explained.